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LNAT 25/42, any chance at an LSE offer?

I got 25/42 in my LNAT, a bit gutted as I thought the test itself had gone really well after I sat it in early October...
My stats are 3 A*s predicted + A* EPQ predicted, 9999999988 at GCSE, and I'm non-contextual.

I was unfortunately not offered a place at King's due to an 'uncompetitive' score and was also not offered a place at Downing College, Cambridge post-interview. Which I have just realised is the MOST competitive Camb college for Law which is great for me...

I never know how people can self-describe their personal statements as 'strong' but judging by the fact that I got a Cambridge interview, perhaps I could call mine strong as well??

Anyway, feeling a bit hopeless about LSE now as all I've seen is people in previous years getting in with 28-30 etc...

I have an offer from Notts, waiting for Warwick, but I just... feel a bit... mediocre LOL

Anyway, do we think I have a chance?

Reply 1

Alex04a

Original post by boundforthebar

I got 25/42 in my LNAT, a bit gutted as I thought the test itself had gone really well after I sat it in early October...
My stats are 3 A*s predicted + A* EPQ predicted, 9999999988 at GCSE, and I'm non-contextual.
I was unfortunately not offered a place at King's due to an 'uncompetitive' score and was also not offered a place at Downing College, Cambridge post-interview. Which I have just realised is the MOST competitive Camb college for Law which is great for me...
I never know how people can self-describe their personal statements as 'strong' but judging by the fact that I got a Cambridge interview, perhaps I could call mine strong as well??
Anyway, feeling a bit hopeless about LSE now as all I've seen is people in previous years getting in with 28-30 etc...
I have an offer from Notts, waiting for Warwick, but I just... feel a bit... mediocre LOL
Anyway, do we think I have a chance?

I mean Nottingham is still like the 9th highest ranked law school in the uk so not mediocore at all really, also you still have a good shot at lse as 25 is still a great score

Reply 2

shlkavish

I've seen people get into LSE with a score of 18 or 23, which is lower than yours. I've also heard that Kings places a huge emphasis on your LNAT MCQ score, with the bulk of their accepted applicants having a 30+ score, so that might be the reason for Kings but as far as LSE goes you definitely still have a shot! Especially since you have really strong grades and an impressive personal statement (I'm sure). Hold onto hope, and if not, it sounds like it's LSE's loss. Whatever happens, I'm sure you're not mediocre and will go on to do great things.

Reply 3

boundforthebar

Original post by shlkavish

This is so so so kind, truly thank you so much :smile:

Best of luck with your applications, if any!

Reply 4

maniac2007

Original post by boundforthebar

I got 25/42 in my LNAT, a bit gutted as I thought the test itself had gone really well after I sat it in early October...
My stats are 3 A*s predicted + A* EPQ predicted, 9999999988 at GCSE, and I'm non-contextual.
I was unfortunately not offered a place at King's due to an 'uncompetitive' score and was also not offered a place at Downing College, Cambridge post-interview. Which I have just realised is the MOST competitive Camb college for Law which is great for me...
I never know how people can self-describe their personal statements as 'strong' but judging by the fact that I got a Cambridge interview, perhaps I could call mine strong as well??
Anyway, feeling a bit hopeless about LSE now as all I've seen is people in previous years getting in with 28-30 etc...
I have an offer from Notts, waiting for Warwick, but I just... feel a bit... mediocre LOL
Anyway, do we think I have a chance?

If they don’t take you they are FOOLs

You smashed it

Reply 5

thegeek888

Original post by boundforthebar

I got 25/42 in my LNAT, a bit gutted as I thought the test itself had gone really well after I sat it in early October...
My stats are 3 A*s predicted + A* EPQ predicted, 9999999988 at GCSE, and I'm non-contextual.
I was unfortunately not offered a place at King's due to an 'uncompetitive' score and was also not offered a place at Downing College, Cambridge post-interview. Which I have just realised is the MOST competitive Camb college for Law which is great for me...
I never know how people can self-describe their personal statements as 'strong' but judging by the fact that I got a Cambridge interview, perhaps I could call mine strong as well??
Anyway, feeling a bit hopeless about LSE now as all I've seen is people in previous years getting in with 28-30 etc...
I have an offer from Notts, waiting for Warwick, but I just... feel a bit... mediocre LOL
Anyway, do we think I have a chance?

It is best to accept/firm the Nottingham University offer now. Because I have seen many barristers who graduated from Nottingham on barristers chambers websites profiles as well as top 50 UK and USA solicitors firms. 🙂 You should definitely do your LLM Masters at one of Harvard, Cambridge or LSE. 😉